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A nurse is caring for a client with a major burn injury and is receiving TPN. Which of the following lab tests is the priority for the nurse to use to confirm the client is receiving adequate nutrition?
- A. Iron
- B. Magnesium
- C. Folic acid
- D. Prealbumin
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
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- A. Check for gastric residual.
- B. Apply low intermittent suction.
- C. Increase the rate of the feeding.
- D. Request a higher-fat formula.
Correct Answer: A
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A nurse is admitting a client who practices Hinduism. The nurse should identify that which of the following foods is prohibited according to Hindu dietary practices?
- A. Pork
- B. Chicken
- C. Beef
- D. Seafood
Correct Answer: C
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A nurse has just inserted an NG tube for a client who is to start enteral tube feedings. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to verify tube placement?
- A. Measure the tube length.
- B. Obtain an abdominal x-ray.
- C. Flush the tube with 20 mL of water.
- D. Auscultate the client's lungs.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
A nurse is planning care for a toddler who has burns over 50% total body surface area. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
- A. Administer enteral feedings
- B. Limit intake of vitamin C
- C. Limit dietary protein
- D. Administer insulin prior to meals
Correct Answer: A
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A nurse is planning care for a client who has ascites secondary to liver disease. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
- A. Reduce complex carbohydrates to 30% of total calories.
- B. Restrict protein intake to less than 0.8 g/kg/day.
- C. Decrease daily caloric intake by 20%.
- D. Limit sodium to 2000 mg or less per day.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.